They urge double protection to avoid pregnancy and infection

Ahead of the celebration of World Contraception Day on September 26, the Argentine Association of Contraceptive Medicine (AMADA) promotes the #DoubleProtectionLessWorry campaign. Winning combo: A condom plus another birth control method of your choice (short or long term, with or without hormones) for even better protection.

Lía Arribas, President of AMADA, emphasizes: “This campaign highlights the important combination of condoms and another method of contraception. This synergy not only prevents unwanted pregnancies, but also creates an effective barrier against sexually transmitted infections.”

They emphasized in the association that the message was clear, it was an act of self-care and respect for others. “Preventing unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) becomes an inseparable pillar of privacy, regardless of age, situation or relationship,” Alibas added in a statement.

With regard to contraceptive methods, Argentina has a variety of options, which can be individualized. These methods can be combined with condom use to increase their effectiveness. From short-term options like injections, patches, pills, and vaginal rings, to long-term alternatives like IUDs and implants.

“STIs are a reality we cannot ignore. Diseases such as HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B and C can have lasting effects. Condoms, as part of this strategy The protagonists are an important means of defense against them”, he concluded.

The campaign invites everyone to join this important cause of advancing sexual health and wellbeing by sharing their experiences, learnings and advice on social networks using the hashtag #DoubleProtectionLessWorry.